Andy Garcia, born Andrés Arturo García Menéndez, is a Cuban-born American who moved to Miami, Florida, when he was five. Although he had an early passion for playing basketball, Garcia chose acting after he fell ill with mononucleosis in High School. To get him started, Garcia studied under renowned Miami drama teacher Jay W. Jensen. Garcia is known for several notable, award-winning projects as an actor and director. As a director, he won the 2005 Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album. It was a shared award for directing Cachao’s album, ¡Ahora Si! He also directed and starred in...
- 6/19/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Gloria Estefan didn’t enter the music business to become a superhero. Nor did she anticipate becoming a patron saint for Cuban-Americans, nor a musical ambassador to Brazil. But three Grammys, 14 studio albums, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom later, she’s come to embrace all three roles after stumbling upon them.
Like most Florida residents, Estefan has been locked down in isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. She’s passed the time by cleaning out her closets at home in Miami’s elite celebrity enclave, Star Island, where she resides...
Like most Florida residents, Estefan has been locked down in isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. She’s passed the time by cleaning out her closets at home in Miami’s elite celebrity enclave, Star Island, where she resides...
- 8/14/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Andy Garcia Finds Love At Middleton
By
Alex Simon
Since making a splash as crack shot George Stone in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, Andy Garcia has become one of the cinema’s most prolific and diverse actors. The Cuban-born Garcia boasts over 100 credits on his resume, with roles ranging from actor, director, producer and musical performer. At Middleton, which arrived on DVD and Blu-ray April 1 from Anchor Bay Entertainment, features Garcia as a slightly befuddled doctor who finds an unexpected love connection with another parent (Vera Farmiga) while accompanying their kids on a tour of a tony East Coast college. Andy Garcia spoke with us recently about this and other career highlights. Here’s what transpired:
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you play a guy who’s not cool, so it was a pleasant surprise to see you in At Middleton, which marks a change of pace.
By
Alex Simon
Since making a splash as crack shot George Stone in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, Andy Garcia has become one of the cinema’s most prolific and diverse actors. The Cuban-born Garcia boasts over 100 credits on his resume, with roles ranging from actor, director, producer and musical performer. At Middleton, which arrived on DVD and Blu-ray April 1 from Anchor Bay Entertainment, features Garcia as a slightly befuddled doctor who finds an unexpected love connection with another parent (Vera Farmiga) while accompanying their kids on a tour of a tony East Coast college. Andy Garcia spoke with us recently about this and other career highlights. Here’s what transpired:
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you play a guy who’s not cool, so it was a pleasant surprise to see you in At Middleton, which marks a change of pace.
- 4/7/2014
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Movie star Andy Garcia has paid tribute to late mambo pioneer Israel 'Cachao' Lopez, calling the musician a "father figure".
The Ocean's Eleven star has released a statement after hearing of Lopez's death. The Cuban-born jazz musician and composer died in a Florida hospital on Monday.
Garcia states the 89-year-old "leaves with us a legacy of extraordinary trend-setting music, and an unequalled example of humanity."
He adds, "I had the great privilege of collaborating with Cachao as his producer and band member since 1990. Together we recorded four records.
"I also directed a documentary on his life, entitled Cachao, como su ritmo no hay dos, set around the now legendary concert in 1990, and the film Cachao, ahora si, which chronicles his creative process."
Garcia concludes by calling his collaborations and friendship with Lopez "one of the most important accomplishments of my life".
The Ocean's Eleven star has released a statement after hearing of Lopez's death. The Cuban-born jazz musician and composer died in a Florida hospital on Monday.
Garcia states the 89-year-old "leaves with us a legacy of extraordinary trend-setting music, and an unequalled example of humanity."
He adds, "I had the great privilege of collaborating with Cachao as his producer and band member since 1990. Together we recorded four records.
"I also directed a documentary on his life, entitled Cachao, como su ritmo no hay dos, set around the now legendary concert in 1990, and the film Cachao, ahora si, which chronicles his creative process."
Garcia concludes by calling his collaborations and friendship with Lopez "one of the most important accomplishments of my life".
- 3/25/2008
- WENN
Legendary mambo pioneer Israel 'Cachao' Lopez has died at the age of 89.
The Cuban-born jazz musician and composer - who fled his homeland to ply his trade in America in the early 1960s - fell ill last week (ends21Mar08) before passing away peacefully in a Florida hospital, surrounded by family.
Israel and his brother, multi-instrumentalist Orestes Lopez, created the mambo by accident during an experimental music session in the late 1930s.
In 2003, Lopez, who played the bass, was honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and he won a Grammy award in 2004 for his album Agora Si.
Hollywood star Andy Garcia - who made a documentary about the performer/composer in 1993 - led the tributes to Lopez, describing him as the "musical father" of Cubans.
He said in a statement, "He is revered by all who have come in contact with him and his music. Maestro... you have been my teacher and you took me in like a son.
"I will continue to rejoice with your music and carry our traditions wherever I go, in your honour."
A funeral will take place for the star on Wednesday.
The Cuban-born jazz musician and composer - who fled his homeland to ply his trade in America in the early 1960s - fell ill last week (ends21Mar08) before passing away peacefully in a Florida hospital, surrounded by family.
Israel and his brother, multi-instrumentalist Orestes Lopez, created the mambo by accident during an experimental music session in the late 1930s.
In 2003, Lopez, who played the bass, was honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and he won a Grammy award in 2004 for his album Agora Si.
Hollywood star Andy Garcia - who made a documentary about the performer/composer in 1993 - led the tributes to Lopez, describing him as the "musical father" of Cubans.
He said in a statement, "He is revered by all who have come in contact with him and his music. Maestro... you have been my teacher and you took me in like a son.
"I will continue to rejoice with your music and carry our traditions wherever I go, in your honour."
A funeral will take place for the star on Wednesday.
- 3/23/2008
- WENN
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